RTA Driving in Adverse Conditions 2

Question 1

When driving in dense fog, you should use:

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights or fog lights

Answer

Low-beam headlights and fog lights reduce glare from fog, while high beams reflect back and reduce visibility.

Question 2

What is the safest following distance on a wet road compared to a dry road?

Accepted Answer

Double the normal following distance

Answer

Wet roads significantly reduce tire traction, so doubling your following distance gives you extra time to stop safely.

Question 3

You are driving on ice and your rear wheels begin to slide sideways. You should:

Accepted Answer

Steer into the direction of the skid and ease off the gas

Answer

Steering into a rear-wheel skid (oversteer correction) and reducing throttle helps realign the vehicle.

Question 4

Which of the following is a warning sign that roads may be icy even if you cannot see ice?

Accepted Answer

Temperature is near or below freezing and roads look slightly wet

Answer

Black ice forms when temperatures are near freezing and moisture is present, making roads look merely wet.

Question 5

When driving in heavy rain and your wipers cannot keep the windshield clear, you should:

Accepted Answer

Pull off the road safely and wait for conditions to improve

Answer

If visibility is too poor to drive safely, pulling off the road and waiting is the safest option.

(RTA) Roads and Transport Authority Exam Practice Test